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The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup will be remembered as the year Indian women’s cricket finally realized a long-cherished dream. After heartbreaks in the 2005 and 2017 finals, the Women in Blue delivered a stunning performance against South Africa, clinching the trophy with a 52-run victory. The final saw unforgettable contributions from Shafali Verma, who scored 87 runs and took 2 wickets for 36 runs, and Deepti Sharma, whose all-round performance of 58 runs and 5 wickets for 39 runs left fans in awe.

Their historic triumph did not go unnoticed, as several players from the Indian men’s cricket team took to social media to celebrate and congratulate their female counterparts.

Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting in the Indian men’s team, praised the Women in Blue on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“What a historic moment for Indian cricket. Our Women in Blue have shown the world what passion, perseverance and belief can achieve. Congratulations!”

Shubman Gill, India’s elegant right-handed opener, highlighted the team’s determination, writing:
“Incredible grit and belief from this team. You’ve made the entire nation proud. Massive congratulations, champions!”

KL Rahul, the dependable middle-order batter, shared his pride on Instagram, posting a team photo with the simple but powerful caption:
“Champions!! So so proud Team India. You deserve every bit of the glory.”

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, also joined in, sharing a picture of the Indian women’s team with the word “Champions” written across it.

Meanwhile, senior seamer Mohammed Shami congratulated the women on X, calling their victory a moment that touched the hearts of every Indian:
“History created. Our women have turned dreams into reality – lifting the World Cup for India! You didn’t just win a trophy, you won a billion hearts. Every Indian is proud of you – true champions!”

The messages from India’s male cricketers reflect the unity, respect, and admiration within the cricketing fraternity. The Women in Blue have not only achieved a historic milestone but also inspired millions of young cricketers across the country.

Their victory is more than a trophy; it is a story of passion, perseverance, and belief, qualities that Indian cricket celebrates in both men and women.